Lab Medicine Rounds

Time Stamps00:00 Podcast Intro01:00 How is influenza different from other respiratory infections, such as the common cold?02:02 Why is influenza such a big deal? Many people think about influenza for different reasons, but how can we hit this home for the everyday person?04:43 Can we unpack the idea of getting vaccinations, specifically getting vaccinations every year?06:36 Can you address some of the common misperceptions when it comes to getting the flu vaccine? 11:02 Who should see their doctor when they exhibit flu-like symptoms?12:36 How is the influenza test changing?14:45 The idea of point-of-care testing that bridges the patient/clinical practice and the laboratory supporting that practice caring for that patient. Can you discuss what some of the logistics and challenges are that come in to point-of-care testing?16:02 What does it mean in regards to treatment of influenza with having a more sensitive test that is rapidly available? 17:55 How are we spreading this knowledge to all of our physicians so